Change in emotions

Evelyn’s P.O.V.

At lunch, Walter and Maeve were squabbling non stop, Bruce's face was an epitome of burning jealousy. I sighed at this melodrama and looked for Zuriel, who was attending a phone call not far away.

"What's so special about this client?"

I felt an unfamiliar fire in my chest, spreading in my body. Then a realization hit me hard.

I was also getting jealous over a phone call!

Suddenly, Walter changed the flow of conversation, and asked me.

"What about a dinner tonight, Eve? Bex was also asking about you."

Meave's alarm about Walter's intentions flashed across my mind. I was about to refuse politely when a gruff voice sounded beside me.

"Try somewhere else. This girl's taken!"

Zuriel’s arm snaked around my waist; he pulled me closer.

“This carnival is arranged for my girlfriend. Enjoy yourselves."

Walter raised his brow, there was a momentary silence following it. Zuriel grabbed my arm and took me to another ride, but I was done with it.

“Let’s go and visit Martha. She didn’